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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Indra, Agni & Soma : Chapter 1, First Gods & the Mysterious Soma.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the word 'tapas' mean?
(a) Heat.
(b) Cold.
(c) Longing.
(d) Death.

2. How many people slaughter the horse of Tvastr during sacrifice?
(a) Twelve.
(b) One.
(c) Six.
(d) Twenty.

3. What is the center of the wheel in the "All-Maker" myth called?
(a) The hub.
(b) The navel.
(c) The chestnut.
(d) The kernel.

4. How many of the horse's thirty-six ribs are distributed to the universe in ritual sacrifice?
(a) Twenty-two.
(b) One.
(c) Ten.
(d) Thirty-four.

5. _____ is the cry that is made when an offering is presented to the gods.
(a) "Agni!".
(b) "Vasat!".
(c) "Soma!".
(d) "Visvakarman!".

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the 'ancient ones' in "The Boy and the Chariot"?

2. Who repairs the errors committed in the course of the horse sacrifice?

3. _____ are seers as well as poets.

4. What word is often identified with the soul?

5. Who is considered the quintessential generous patron?

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